Jack County, TX - Obituaries - Mrs. D.N. Aynes ************************************************************************************* This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Dorman Holub Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************************************************* The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, October 2, 1924 Mrs. D.N. Aynes received the sad news Tuesday of the death of her father, J.Y. Light in Fort Worth. On the eve of a reunion with his old comrades with whom he so often faced death while fighting under the Stars and Bars more than 50 years ago James Y. Light, Confederate Veteran of Electra, was killed Tuesday when struck by a street car at Fifteenth and Main streets. The aged man had just arrived in Fort Worth to attend the annual State meeting of the United Confederate Veterans, Texas division and the Sons of Confederate Veterans, which opens here Wednesday. He was struck by a northbound street car as he dodged an automobile, according to T. W. Wren, general claim agent of the Northern Texas Traction Company, who is investigating the accident. When taken from under the car the veteranÕs coat was caught between the brake shoe and the wheel, although the wheel had not injured him, according to ambulance drivers. His skull was fractured and he was dead when removed. The corner at which he was killed is not provided with electric traffic signals, as are all street intersections nearer the center of the business district. Mrs. Aynes was greatly shocked from the report of the death and was unable to go to the funeral of her father which will be held in Gainesville, the old family home. Mr. Light is survived by three daughters, Mrs. D.N. Aynes of Jacksboro, Mrs. Georgia Landers of Dallas, Mrs. Annie Hensley of Altus, Oklahoma; 2 sons Š Ira Light of Electra and Charlie Light.